MEEKER | WREA will begin its transition out of the satellite Internet business in September. WREA has selected Meeker’s Cimarron Telecommunications to take over the satellite Internet business beginning Oct. 1, 2019. Cimarron will use the same NRTC (National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative) satellite product that WREA has always provided and[Read More…]
News Notes
CNCC Community Ed art classes
MEEKER | Attention art lovers! Sketching Live Animals on Location (Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sketching Our Landmarks (Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) are separate one-day classes to be held the first week of September. For further information or to register for these classes, call 878-5227, email[Read More…]
Community Networking Aug. 26
RANGELY | The next community networking meeting will be Aug. 26 at noon on the CNCC campus. Christina Oxley with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be presenting to the group about the services provided and ways the community can benefit. Please RSVP this month to Lisa Krueger[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig
CRAIG | The International Western Music association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information call 970-824-6761.
WREA pole inspections underway
MEEKER | WREA and its contractors will be conducting routine electric pole inspections from Aug. 19–30 in the Thornburg, Maudlin Gulch and Axial Basin areas. Pole inspections are done as a part of WREA’s routine facilities maintenance program. Please call WREA at 970-878-5041 if anyone has any questions.
Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | This week, Highway 13 motorists can anticipate the continuation of two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph 24/7 as there will be some rough areas north and south of CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 22, 2019
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursday, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. Meeker Farmer’s Market Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. downtown. Markets are also scheduled for Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 from 8[Read More…]
Community Networking Aug. 26
RANGELY | The next community networking meeting will be Aug. 26 at noon on the CNCC campus. Christina Oxley with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be presenting to the group about the services provided and ways the community can benefit. Please RSVP this month to Lisa Krueger[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig
CRAIG | The International Western Music Association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty tryouts
MEEKER | Senior Royalty tryouts Aug. 17. Must be 9-18 years old. Horses required. Junior Royalty tryouts Aug. 24. Must be 5-12 years old. No horses required. For more info contact Karolyn at 970-433-3250 (please leave a message).
ERBM Surplus Auction
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a surplus property auction on Friday, Aug. 16 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Maintenance Shop located at 101 Ute Rd, Meeker. For a list of auction items and more details, visit www.ERBMrec.com/surplusauction.
Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | For the week of Aug. 12, work on Highway 13 continues with two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane, alternating travel with a pilot car from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m[Read More…]


